How is an illegal drug addiction treated?
An illegal drug addiction can be treated by rehabilitation. Rehab includes a range of different therapies and treatments in order to overcome an addiction including:
- Detoxification
- Medically assisted therapies: you may need to be prescribed medication to reduce your withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
- Counselling and behavioral therapies.
- Other therapies including reiki and acupuncture.
New Leaf Recovery are a rehabilitation centre based in Birmingham offering rehab services, like illegal drug addiction treatments, to those with substance and behavioral addictions. Don't suffer alone, reach out for illegal drug addiction help today.
Different types of illegal drug addictions
There are many different types of illegal drugs that you can become addicted to. Some of the most common types of addictions that people need illegal drug addiction help for include:
Effect of illegal drugs
Depending on the type of illegal drug you are abusing, there are many effects it can have on your mental and physical health, which is why it's so important to seek out illegal drug addiction treatment. Some of these effects can include:
- A weakened immune system
- Heart conditions such as heart attacks and abnormal heart rates
- Changes in appetite which can further lead to weight loss
- Nausea and sickness
- Seizures
- Brain damage
- Lung disease
- Short term and long term memory loss
Illegal drug addiction help and treatment rehab centre
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New Leaf is a rehab centre based Birmingham supporting indivualuals in a safe environment with expert clinical support who are affected by illegal drug addiction.
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